Flying from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Tokyo is one hour ahead of Cebu, where Mactan Cebu International Airport is located. Tokyo follows the UTC+9 timezone.
With 24 weekly flights between the two airports, Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the most popular route. Cebu Pacific Air operates the earliest flight at 02:05. If you're eager to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from CEB to NRT is with United Airlines at 09:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your CEB to Tokyo flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling over a peak time like January? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a direct Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo ticket. Start your journey at CEB and land at Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
You'll have your choice of carriers that operate direct flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo. Get on board with any of these:
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from CEB to Tokyo with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Located around 14 kilometers from the center of Cebu, CEB can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. Traveling on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a hotel close to CEB? If you're boarding an early flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Mactan Cebu International Airport, data shows 69% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) to Tokyo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo flight is AED 174. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 544. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book three months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CEB to Tokyo.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the best month for scoring a bargain on Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometers from central Tokyo. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the center by public transport will take you around 30 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from CEB to Tokyo.
The street address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Once your flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway, you can reach the city center in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Tokyo is roughly 56 kilometers from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour on public transport.
After stepping off your CEB to Tokyo flight, rest your head at a hotel near NRT. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from NRT four weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a wider selection of vehicles.
You can find Tokyo Narita International Airport at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the busiest month for flights from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo. To avoid the crowds, visit Tokyo in December.
When booking your Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CEB to Tokyo around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Mactan Cebu International Airport to Tokyo, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are popular attractions which should be on every Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Japan waiting to be discovered. Around 402 kilometers west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometers west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without visiting Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.